GRE Word List

PENDULOUS

poised without visible support

The meaning of the word pendulous is poised without visible support.

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WordMeaning
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
beneficentdoing or producing good
piousmarked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
recumbentsuggestive of repose : leaning
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
truisman undoubted or self-evident truth
detachedstanding by itself : separate
articulateexpressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively